The design process is taking a lot longer than expected. We’re on our third iteration, and should get the 4th by the end of next week. The last meeting with the architect took about 4 hours! He talks a lot. We weren’t happy with the bathroom, so completely redesigned it, …

We love the area we live in, despite it being on a busy road. And after a year or so of umming and ahhing, we’ve decided to take the plunge – knock this place down and build something new. Something more liveable. Somewhere where we won’t freeze in winter and …